Zechariah 9:16
14 And the LORD shall be seen over them, and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning: and the Lord GOD shall blow the trumpet, and shall go with whirlwinds of the south.
15 The LORD of hosts shall defend them; and they shall devour, and subdue with sling stones; and they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, and as the corners of the altar.
And the LORD their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people: for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign upon his land.
17 For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids.
This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- On that day the LORD their God will save them as the flock of His people; for like jewels in a crown they will sparkle over His land.
- KJV
- And the LORD their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people: for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign upon his land.
- WEB
- The LORD their God will save them in that day as the flock of his people; for they are like the jewels of a crown, lifted on high over his land.
- ASV
- And Jehovah their God will save them in that day as the flock of his people; for [they shall be as] the stones of a crown, lifted on high over his land.
- DARBY
- And Jehovah their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people; for [they shall be as] the stones of a crown, lifted up upon his land.
- BLB
- And YHWH their God will save them on that day, as the flock of His people; indeed the stones of a diadem, will be shining over His land.
- ÅB
- Og Herren deres Gud skal frelse dem på den dag, han skal frelse sitt folk som en flokk; for de er som edelsteiner i en krone og stråler over hans land[^9];
- OTB
- Og Herren deres Gud vil redde dem den dagen
Som flokken av sitt folk;
For de er som de kostbare steinene i en krone,
Glitrende på hans land. - B1930
- Og Herren deres Gud skal frelse dem på den dag, han skal frelse sitt folk som en hjord; for de er som edelstener i en krone og stråler over hans land; / < 2SA 12, 30.>
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Isaiah 62:3
Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.
Read in contextJohn 10:27
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
Read in contextHaggai 2:23
In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, will I take thee, O Zerubbabel, my servant, the son of Shealtiel, saith the LORD, and will make thee as a signet: for I have chosen thee, saith the LORD of hosts.
Read in contextLuke 12:32
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Read in contextEzekiel 34:31
And ye my flock, the flock of my pasture, are men, and I am your God, saith the Lord GOD.
Read in contextEzekiel 34:22–26
Therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey; and I will judge between cattle and cattle.
Read in contextPsalms 100:3
Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Read in context1 Peter 5:2–4
Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
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